Immediate Help: Helpline Information What options are available and what to expect
My depression, anxiety, eating disorder and substance use all started in 2008 when I had four close friends pass away suddenly in a period of 6 months. I was 13 at the time, so I grew up extremely fast and most of my friends are 2-4 years older than me. To become happier again, my main priority ... more
I battle depression every day, I try to stay clean, and I try not to cut... just getting that out of the way. My depression started after I lost my boyfriend when I was 13 to a stabbing. I drank every day, took whatever drugs I could and I cut as much as I could. He died in my arms and it hurt me bad. I had met him through two of my best friends who I also lost; one to drink spiking, the other to his heart condition. I... more
The locations of ten new headspace centres have been announced by the Federal Government and headspace. The new centres are part of the $78 million funding package for headspace announced in the May Federal Budget. The first raft of those centres w... more
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Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon and Member for Chifley Roger Price visited headspace Mount Druit on 6 May 2010
We recently had two visitors at headspace Townsville, councillor Jan McLucas and Tony Mooney
We have created our very own headspace Facebook ‘cause’ and 'fan page', a YouTube video account and a Twitter profile!
Depression is common. Among young Australians aged 12-25 years, depression is the most common mental health problem. Around 1 in 4 young people will have had a depressive disorder by the end of their adolescence.
Anxiety is another word to describe worry. It is an unpleasant emotion that we all feel when we are faced with challenges. Anxiety can be useful at times, as it helps us prepare and perform tasks.
Alcohol is the most widely used recreational drug in Australia. This means that for a lot of people, drinking alcohol in moderation is accepted and considered sociable. But for others, drinking can get out of control, causing harm to themselves and others.
Mental health problems are common. Feeling down is a mental health problem. As is feeling tense, angry or anxious. We all suffer from mental health problems over the course of our life.
There are a number of ways you can get help; this may include talking to a friend or family member, or you can visit a headspace service where you will find psychologists, social workers, and other health professionals. If you don't live near a headspace talking to your General Practitioner, or a counsellor is a good option.
headspace is funded by the Australian Government under the Promoting Better Mental Health - Youth Mental Health Initiative.